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Rising from the Flood: .50 Cal Coffee & Desserts re-opens
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Not even the floodwaters from recent hurricanes could break the spirits of Felix and Tammy Menjivar, as they launched a successful re-opening of their coffee shop, .50 Cal Coffee…
Operation Fall Harvest mass prison search a resounding success
FDC Contributor The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) joined state agency partners from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) to…
White Springs accident results in fatalities
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two Lake City residents were pronounced deceased following a single-vehicle accident that occurred in Hamilton County on Saturday, Nov. 23. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, at…
Mayo Christmas Market and Parade happening Nov. 30
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and the Town of Mayo is set to celebrate on Saturday, Nov. 30, with its annual Christmas Market and “Light the World” Christmas…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Inside Out 2”
Introduction: “Inside Out 2” is the second movie in the Inside Out franchise. It was released on June 14, 2024, to the United States market. “Inside Out 2” is a coming of…
Suwannee County School Board recognizes students for perfect scores
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Due to the holiday season, the Suwannee County School Board’s regular meeting was moved up to Tuesday, Nov. 19. At 5:30 p.m., the board immediately opened into a…
Emergency bid approved for stadium light repairs during Lafayette School Board meeting
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Nov. 19, for its annual organizational meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. During the…
Zoning readings pass first vote
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Live Oak City Council met to discuss multiple items, which included various votes to approve first readings of proposed rezoning measures. Prior to the…
Suwannee County Commissioners approve funding for Historical Museum repairs
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners approved $14,500 to help cover insurance deductibles for repairs to the Suwannee County Historical…
City of Jasper honored for dedication to community
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Jasper City Council convened for its monthly council meeting at City Hall. Items on the agenda included reports from the city council members, police…
Scaff’s Christmas cottages on display once more
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Decar Scaff has been collecting tiny ceramic houses since 1992. Every year since, he has continued to add to his collection. Over the years, this collection has grown to…
Lafayette hosts annual Farm Judging Contest
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Nov. 8, the UF/IFAS Extension of Lafayette County played host to its annual Farm Judging Contest. Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H members from Dixie, Branford,…
SRRC’s 68th Annual Rodeo proves to be a bucking good time
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rodeo fans from Suwannee County and beyond enjoyed the Suwannee River Riding Club’s (SRRC) 68th Annual Rodeo on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9. Considered the fifth-oldest rodeo…
HCHS introduces new attendance incentive
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com School attendance is a crucial aspect of learning, however, the problem of keeping students in school only seems to get worse as they get older. This is why Hamilton…
RIVEROAK hosts first Veterans 5k
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 9, a crowd began to gather around RIVEROAK Technical College in the morning hours. The reason for the gathering was the inaugural RIVEROAK Technical College 5k…
Mayo Rec Soccer sign-ups are now open
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mayo Rec Soccer sign-ups are officially open. Every year, Mayo hosts its recreational soccer season throughout the late winter and early spring. This popular organization is seeing some new…